Ken Livingstone’s recent poll surge has seen him gain significant ground with bookmakers ahead of the mayoral contest. Incumbent Boris Johnson remains in the lead – but as far as Ladbrokes are concerned, the gap is tightening:
Boris Johnson 8/15
Ken Livingstone 6/4
Brian Paddick 66/1
Jenny Jones 100/1
However, perhaps the most interesting information from the bookmaker is that a huge 85% of all bets on the mayoral race have been for Livingstone since he launched his fares pledge…
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